EAST LANSING, Mich. — UConn’s men defeated Michigan State 78–70 Tuesday night in a preseason exhibition at the Breslin Center, according to the Huskies’ official report and box score.
Nik Khamenia led UConn with 19 points. Silas Demary Jr. scored 16 and Colben Landrew added 13.
The Huskies led 30–22 at halftime, and each team scored 48 points in the second half. UConn shot 47.7% from the field, made 10 of 25 three-point attempts and recorded 21 assists.
Michigan State shot 39.6% overall and made 3 of 20 three-point attempts. The exhibition does not count toward either team’s regular-season record or the all-time series.
UConn’s official schedule lists another preseason game against Purdue on October 27. Readers should use the official schedule for current time and broadcast details.